A liquid (SG = 0.920) is being pumped from a reservoir as shown. The pressures at point %3D 1 and 2 are - 8 psi and 44 psi, respectively. The rate of the flow in the pipe is 0.714 ft3/ s. Neglect energy (friction) losses in the system. Use x=4ft, y=7ft, use 1 hp= 550 lb-ft/ s. Efficiency of the pump is 91%. what is the head, in feet, in the pump.

A liquid (SG = 0.920) is being pumped from a reservoir as shown. The pressures at point %3D 1 and 2 are - 8 psi and 44 psi, respectively. The rate of the flow in the pipe is 0.714 ft3/ s. Neglect energy (friction) losses in the system. Use x=4ft, y=7ft, use 1 hp= 550 lb-ft/ s. Efficiency of the pump is 91%. what is the head, in feet, in the pump.

Structural Analysis

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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